Germany By: Angela Pappalardo Erin Cervone Jonathan Rothman

Bavaria Southeast of Germany Oldest states of Germany

Terrain/ Geography High plateus, medium sized mountains climate is temperate, cool, cloudy,long periods of snow and cold winters

Demographics/ Religion Catholic church Evangelical Lutheran Church

Imported Mustard seeds o Variety of flavors Cardamom o originally from India

Pretzel oktoberfest and holidays from stands eaten with beer "Wiesnbrezn"

Popular sausage Fränkische Bratwurst (Franconian sausage) roast/smoke o boil in vinegar with onions served with potato salad

knodel "dumpling" dough (ball shape) boiled and steamed in salt water Canbe eaten as: o side dish o main meal o part of soup o sweet dessert

Typical german meals courses appetizer soup main course raw/cooked side dishes beer/ wine soft drinks drip coffee

Agricultural major product s wheat sugar beets fruit cattle poultry

Hamburg Wealthy city in whole Europe Far north of Germany Known for its enormus "harbour" major seaport

Climate Oceanic (North Sea, and Baltic Sea) temperate climate snowfall is rare

Demographics/ Religion Immigrants: o Turkey* o Poland o Russia 1.8 Million people o Religion o North Elbian Evangelical Lutheran Church o Roman Catholic

Imported sweet roll/ snack roll

Birnen bohnrn und speck type of stew: o pears o beans o bacon served with beer and potatoes as side

Labskaus meat based stew eaten by sailors salted meat corned beef onion eggs

Schlemmertopf clay cooker with glazed or unglazed base made of red clay use evaporation to cook food o base has ridges that allow moisture to enter food schlemmer comes from word schlemmen o schlemmen = to feast

Guglhupf a cake mold named after what it makes similiar to a bundt cake has various different intricate designs

Herbs Bay Leaves - adds bitter taste o used as whole then taken out o used in soups o used in long cooking meals Dill Leaf o used in salads / fresh dishes o used to flavor butters / cheeses

Spices Caraway seeds o pungent flavor o found in seeded rye bread and pastries Cardamom o from the ginger family o found in pastries o originally native to india

Spices Dill seeds o flavor - combo of celery and anise o used in breads stews, pickles, cooked vegetable dishes Mustard o usually ground with vinegar into condiment o usually mild with some sweetener (ex. honey) o can be mild or sweet

Spices Juniper Berries o used in southern German sauerkraut o piney with a litter sour Black and White Pepper o white = aromatic, less hot o can be added to any dish containing salt

Noodles (starch) made from wheat flour and egg thicker than italian flat pasta most common noodle is Spätzle o egg noodle, soft texture o made with lots of egg yolk o usually a side dish common in southwestern regions

Potatoes (starch) popular since 18th century usually boiled in salt water can also mashed and fried

Dumplings (starch) common to South Germany called Knödel or Klöße o large, round, potato or bread dumplings o made without yeast o are poached or boiled o used as side dish for meat

Bread is considered a necessary part of a healthy diet usually served with breakfast sometimes as a snack rarely served as a side to a main meal 600 different main types o most contain both wheat and rye flour o sourdough popular o use almost any flour

Fats most commonly used o lard o bacon fat o butter olive oil rarely used o put in special salads use fats from geese, ducks, and chicken o put on bread deep frying use lard, fat from fowl, and horse fat

Suppengrün (soup greens) consists of - o a leek o a carrot o piece of celeriac sometimes has - o parsley o thyme o celery leaves o rutabaga o parsley root o onions mix depends on the region

Protein Beef Fish Veal Pork Eggs Poultry

Cooking techniques Protein usually cooked as: Schnitzel Frikadellen Pot-roasted Pan fried Sausage (würste) Soups & Stews

Schnitzel Cutlet without bones Made with veal called Wiener Schnitzel Coated in breadcrumbs and fried

Frikadellen Meat Pattie Made with beef and/or pork Fried

Vegetables Carrots Turnips Spinach Peas Beans Broccoli Potatoes

Vegetables Usually cooked in: Soups Stews Side dishes Casseroles

Breakfast Consists of: bread cold cuts eggs strong coffee or tea

Lunch biggest meal of the day Eaten between 12 and 2 eaten away from home or at work sandwiches

Dinner whole grain bread deli meats and sausage cheese drinks pork, beef, and poultry dishes fish dishes on the coasts